October 8, 2023

THE TREASURE HUNT

The Archaeological Survey of India recently began digging in the 19th century Buxar fort in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, hoping to unearth thousands of tons of gold treasure. After two days of excavation, no gold treasure was discovered, but a brick wall, shards of glass bangles, hopscotch toys and a mud floor was discovered.

The Holy Bible speaks about a sure treasure hid in a field; when a man found it, he hid it, and then in his joy went and sold all that he owned and bought that field. This treasure was so precious to him, that he sold all his possessions to own that treasure. This treasure, as it might seem strange to our readers, is none but the invisible God Himself, by whom were all things created, visible and invisible and He is before all things and in Him dwells all fullness. In Christ Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge; of grace and peace and righteousness, which are laid up in Christ, and if you and I lay hold on Him, all these shall be yours and mine.

John the Baptist said of the Lord Jesus that of His fullness have all we received, grace for grace. The law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. Grace is the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man, not by man’s works of righteousness. The Law of Moses demands righteousness from man, but under grace, God by his redemptive work confers righteousness on man. But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, which is by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.

You have to set your eyes and affection on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He is the treasure whom the gospel bids us to possess. He tasted death to confer eternal life for every man. Lord Jesus Christ took our place on the wretched cross and offered his soul an offering for sin; your sin and my sin. Jesus was buried, but rose again on the third day and ascended to heaven. He will come any day and moment!

Dear reader, confess your sins, trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, and come into possession of this great treasure.

- by Nadesan K.